"KIDS HELPING KIDS". From left to right: Jack Vallerie on vocals, Kasuya Tsutsumi on bass, Leo Budnick on lead guitar, Andrew Digiugad on drums, Ray Gerte on rhythm guitar, and music school teacher Jennie Pellegrino on keyboard. The band brought the house down with its rendition of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven".

In between exhibitions and performances, the festival also featured recitals from students, with guidance from their teachers.

Drummer Andrew Digiugad, guitarist Leo Budnick and bassist Kasuya Tsutsumi hold up their end on a blazing version of "Stairway to Heaven" by the legendary rock group Led Zeppelin, one of the many highlights of the festival.

 

Little Red School thrills audiences with concert

By TRISTRAM DEROMA
Stratford Bard Weekly Editor

December 12, 2008

All Photos by Tristram DeRoma

The Little Red School of Art & Music, located at 2979 Main Street in Stratford, had its annual "Kids Helping Kids" festival, with proceeds going to the Thomas Merton Center in Bridgeport. At the festival, which was held at the Stratford Theater on Main Street, students sold their artwork, as well as played music for the festival goers.

The school is always open to students and those looking to teach. For more information, call (203) 375-0692.